Take the advice! This is the perfect summer getaway! Liupanshui's 19°C summer is just right

Itinerary Day 1: First Impressions of Shuicheng Ancient Town - Arrive in the morning and stay in Zhongshan District for convenient transportation; explore Shuicheng Ancient Town in the afternoon, visit the Third Front Construction Museum to learn about local industrial history. - Must-try for dinner: Shuicheng Griddle Cooked Dishes. Enjoy a night stroll through the ancient town to admire Ming and Qing architecture under the lights, and unwind with folk music at a cozy bar. Day 2: Fun at Wumeng Grassland - Drive 2 hours to the grassland. Ride horses in the morning (¥80/hour), try grass skiing (¥50/ride), and hike to Guanyin Platform for a chance to see the "Buddha's Halo" phenomenon. - Hike to Tianchi Lake in the afternoon to photograph windmills and sea of clouds. Camp or stay in a tent hotel at dusk to stargaze while savoring roasted lamb and Yi-style Tuan Tuan Pork. Day 3: Zangke River + Yeyuhai - Cruise the Zangke River in the morning (boat ticket ¥50-80). For thrill-seekers, paragliding is available (book in advance, ¥900-1000). - Ride the forest train (¥20) at Yeyuhai in the afternoon, explore Haiping Yi Ethnic Town, try pounding glutinous rice cakes, and watch cultural performances. Stay in a wooden cabin or return to the city. Day 4: Yushe Forest + Meihua Mountain - Hike through Yushe National Forest Park in the morning and breathe in the high-oxygen air. - Take the world's longest Meihua Mountain Cable Car (one-way ¥88) in the afternoon for panoramic views. Visit the glass bridge or Sky Mirror, and enjoy Cichong Chicken Hotpot for dinner. Day 5: Wrap-up and Departure - Stroll and photograph the lake at Minghu Wetland Park in summer, or visit Tuole Ancient Ginkgo Village in autumn. Buy local specialties like Weining Ham and dried Rosa Roxburghii fruit before heading home. Food Recommendations - Shuicheng Mutton Rice Noodles (24-hour "Chang Hui Tou" restaurant), Ancient Town Griddle Cooked Dishes, buckwheat jelly noodles, and Panxian Spicy Noodles—all tangy, spicy, and appetizing. Tips - Pack a light jacket and sunscreen for significant day-night temperature swings. Scenic spots are spread out; consider hiring a car (¥400-600/day) or renting one. - Wumeng Grassland offers free admission for those under 14 or over 60 (¥5 insurance fee required).